We advise on competition law, also in its less obvious aspects, providing day-to-day advice as well as representing Clients before Polish and international institutions such as the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection and the European Commission.
Given the increasingly hard line pursued by the competition authorities and the potential penalties for antitrust violations, we take care to work with some of the best experts in the relevant fields.
Consumer law, in a nutshell, has the objective of safeguarding the interests of consumers as they interact with business enterprises (B2C). In this regard, we audit standard form contracts as well as sundry procedures and regulations (complaints and returns, warranties) to ensure their compliance with the law; in like spirit, we review the websites and other promotional platforms of companies (e.g. as regards the means of informing customers about discounts).
Unfair competition
We support business entities in situations where their competitors engage in unfair market practices, e.g. by abusing business secrets or unfair advertising – if need be, also at the level of litigation. A firm grasp of unfair competition mechanisms is not insignificant to protecting the market position of your business; our specialists help identify risks and devise preventive measures.
- Concentrations of business enterprises
- Market collusion (e.g. unlawful distribution arrangements, collusive bidding)
- Abuse of dominant market position
- Consumer law (e.g. audits of documentation and procedures, representation in proceedings)
In addition, we advise on matters relating to:
- Contracting advantage
- Payment backlogs
- Compliance
- Training and workshops
The basic principle that unites our team is to build relationships based on respect and trust.
We have been advising entrepreneurs for 30 years, so we understand the nature of business and how to properly support it. We focus on efficiency, transparency and partnership.
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16.06.2026
GESSEL strengthens its position in the 2026 Rzeczpospolita Law Firm Ranking
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GESSEL recognised in Legal 500 EMEA 2026 rankings
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GESSEL builds one of the strongest competition law practices on the market. Instytut Prawa Konkurencji team joins the firm
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